Transfer Station
Address:
226 Evansville Ave., Meriden, CT 06451
Days/Hours Open:
Mondays: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Wednesdays: 7:00AM – 12:00PM
First and Third Saturdays: 7:00AM – 12:00PM
* NOTE: The Transfer Station will be closed during inclement weather and other emergency conditions.
To protect the safety of the public and our workers, DPW personnel are not able to assist with unloading. Therefore, residents are asked to bring sufficient help/assistance to unload their items to help keep low wait times.
Fees
Cash or check will be accepted and we encourage exact amounts.
| Car (Sedan/Compact) | $10 |
| Crossover/Minivan/SUV | $20 |
| Pickup Truck/Full Size Van/Single-Axle Trailer | $40 |
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Modified Pickup Truck (Side Additions)/ Dump Tuck Double-Axle Trailer/U-Haul Box Tuck |
$80* |
| Broken/Dirty Mattress/Box Springs | $20/each additional |
*City reserves the right to charge additional fees for non-standard or extended vehicles
Transfer Station fees are per vehicle, per use, non-commercial vehicles only, payable at the Transfer Station. We accept cash and checks. Checks must have your current phone number printed on them (no starter checks). Leaves, brush, mattresses and electronic waste accepted from any non-commercial vehicle for no charge. Proof of residency is required.
Items Accepted: (Vehicle fee applies)
- Broken/Dirty mattresses and box springs (additional $20 fee per item)
- Bulky waste: furniture, bureaus, tables, chairs, sofas, carpeting
- Lawnmowers, grass trimmers, snow blowers (MUST have fluids removed)
- Tires: without rims
- White metal appliances, bicycles, air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers ( MUST have doors removed)
Items Accepted at No Charge:
- Brush: NO longer than 4' AND NO wider than 6" in diameter
- Clean Mattresses and box springs (in good shape)
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Electronics: televisions, computers, DVRs, coffee makers, microwaves
- Leaves: in paper bags (leaves in plastic bags MUST be emptied and the bags carried out)
Items NOT Accepted
| Auto and truck parts | Hazardous waste: asbestos, biomedical waste, oil-base paints, toxics, fertilizers |
| Construction debris and roofing materials | Household garbage |
| Excavation materials (asphalt, rocks, concrete) | Oil Tanks, Propane Tanks |
| Explosives, ammunition | Tree stumps, bush stumps, root and root balls and grass clippings |
| Gas, oil, antifreeze | Wood (pressure and non-pressure treated) |
Electronic Waste - NO Charge
MISCELLANEOUS
Contractors:Any hauler, landscaper or contractor that brings bulky waste or yard waste from a property, other than their own for a fee, must have valid Commercial User’s Permit to use Transfer Station. All contractors must be registered by August 1 each year to be eligible to use the Meriden Transfer Station. Only passenger or combination-plated vehicles registered in the City of Meriden may be permitted. Please contact Public Works at (203) 630-4018 for more details. What to do with:
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Private Transfer Stations (contact directly for items they accept):
CCRT - AJ Waste Systems
22 Burton Dr. Cheshire, CT. 06410
8:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays CASH ONLY
http://www.ajwastesystems.com/our-services/ccrt/
Click here for Brochure
Click here for Pricing
CWPM
415 Christian Lane, Berlin Minimum fee is $60
https://www.cwpm.net/transfer-station/
Click here for Brochure
CCRR - HQ Dumpsters
65 Triano Dr, Southington, CT 06489
http://www.cttransferstation.com/services--central-connecticut-resource-recovery.html
Click here for Brochure
Propane Tanks:
Hines Hardware
231 Maple Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
Gas Works
201 Church St
Route 68
Yalesville, CT 06492
PAINT DISPOSAL
Paint can be disposed of a select drop off locations in Connecticut through the "Paint Care" program. Information on this program can be found here: www.paintcare.org
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